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Origins of Samba
Learn the origin of Samba, and the cultural and ethnic make up behind it
Understand how African and Brazilian history are entangled
Explore Samba’s cultural roots
Drums and Instruments from Brazil
Discover the most Common Drum and Instruments of Brazil
See what is the History behind these instruments and how they changed over the years
Explore the work of Master Craftsmen in Brazil
The Candomblé Definition
Discover the sources of culture which impacted the origins of Samba, and many of the popular rhythms of Brail
Explore the Afro-Brazilian Culture and learn how African Spirituality was important for the development of our culture
Main Themes
What is Samba?
Learn the origin of Samba
Understand how African and Brazilian history are entangled
Samba's cultural roots explained
Get to know Samba!
Brazilian Rhythms Guide
Do you know what makes Brazilian Rhythms original?
Understand the rhythms that built Brazilian musicality
Learn about Brazilian Rhythmic roots and their origins
Brazilian Grooves!
What are Traditional arts?
What's the essence of Tradition within Traditional Arts?
See how Opanije.com can help you learn Traditional Arts!
Learn about the oral teaching methods
Be part of our Tradition!
What's this all about?
Candomblé - Origins and Historical Context
Discover the origin of Afro-Brazilian Musicality
Candomblé definition and history
African cultures encountered in Brazil and Candomblé was born
Candomblé Roots!
Brazilian Drums
Discover the original Instruments used in Brazilian Music
Indigenous flutes, and African Drums took on other Shapes in Brazil
New craftsmanship was born in Brazil
Learn the origins of Brazilian Drums
Brazilian Drums and Instruments
6 Steps to Learning Percussion
How to learn Percussion in a easy way
Simple Steps that will guide your percussive journey
Divided into 6 straightforward steps!
The simple way of Learning Percussion!
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